Description

A Marilyn Monroe Possibly Worn Evening Gown from "Love
Happy." United Artists, 1949. Made of a platinum-colored
metallic silk, strapless, gathered bustline, pleated skirt portion,
attached long tie at waist, back zipper closure, small slit in
front hem, no labels or tags present; believed to be the dress worn
by the then-starlet when she portrayed "Grunion's Client" in the
short but funny scene where she tells Groucho Marx (as "Sam
Grunion") in part, "Some men are following me." (Please note this
gown has a number of issues: it is in extremely fragile condition
now, portions of the bustline fabric are entirely worn away, the
metallic thread is frayed, parts of the dress are slightly
discolored and threadbare, and there are a few spots of staining
throughout, especially on the inside lining.)

DISCLAIMER:The current consignor inherited this gown from a close friend
who passed away. That friend was a known Hollywood costume
collector, but information about where, when, or how he obtained
this dress is now unknown. It does seem to match up with the one
worn by Monroe onscreen and in publicity photographs and the aging
of the fabric seems appropriate for a 64 year old gown, however,
there are no studio or costume company labels in it and its
provenance is a mystery. Please bid accordingly knowing this
information.

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